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Cypress Black Bayou Recreation Area
135 Parks & Recreation Rd, Benton, LA 71006
Metropark🪢 Leash required
500 acres · 3 miles of trails
⭐ 4.6
1,820 reviews
Benton’s 500-acre Cypress Black Bayou Recreation Area on a 6,800-acre lake welcomes leashed dogs to shaded spots. Find water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans easily. Bring bug spray for the lakeside.
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- Park
- Cypress Black Bayou Recreation Area
- Type
- Metropark
- Location
- Benton, Louisiana
- Coordinates
- 32.6764, -93.7361
- Size
- 500 acres
- Trail miles
- 3
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.6 / 5 (1,820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.5 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- June 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
Dog Parks Hub Vibe Score™
7.5/ 10
Great vibes
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 500 acres of room
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Dog policy
500-acre Bossier Parish park on 6,800-acre lake. Leashed dogs welcome.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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